Alexandria, since 1818

Alexandria is a city in the central part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Billy Hathorn

208 years of Alexandria

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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